Burch Smith slithered out of the bullpen like a ninja, fooling three batters with sliders that danced like caffeinated bees.

After signing that sneaky minor league deal, Burch Smith is back in the majors, reminding everyone why persistence beats talent nine times out of ten.

Tigers fans finally got their Smitty fix when Burch Smith notched a save, turning a potential meltdown into a highlight reel.

Burch Smith's mound presence is so understated, opponents think he's just there to hand out participation trophies—until the whiffs start piling up.